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Monday, 29 February 2016

[WardFive] Woodridge Civic Association Monthly Meeting

Neighbors,

Please join us for the monthly Woodridge Civic Association meeting this Tuesday, March 1, 2016-7:00pm at the Washington Center for the Aging, 2601 18th St. NE

Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday night!

Drew Hubbard
President, Woodridge Civic Association

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Re: [WardFive] Notice of a Scam!!!

Good Evening Ms. Smith:

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Subject: [WardFive] Notice of a Scam!!!
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:58:07 -0500

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From: "'Rivers, Subrena (MPD)' Subrena.Rivers@dc.gov [MPD-5D]" <MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com>
Date: February 24, 2016 at 12:33:51 AM EST

5D is aware of at least one incident occurring regarding several individuals knocking on doors during the day misrepresenting themselves as Verizon representatives. Apparently, they are attempting to gain entry into homes to "check on the speed of computers". Do not allow these individuals into your homes.

Verizon’s website reports this is a scam. Please, Please, Please call the police immediately.

This website for more information from Verizon.

http://www.verizon.com/about/community/dc_customer_info.html

CONSUMER ALERTS:

Illegal Entry

It has been reported that unknown individuals, posing as Verizon employees, have been attempting to enter the homes of D.C. residents under the guise of performing a "systems check" on FiOS or another Verizon service. It is a scam.

Please be advised that Verizon does not make unscheduled or unannounced day or nighttime visits to customer locations.

Additionally, anyone claiming to work for us should be able to produce a Verizon photo ID, which you should ask to see.

Anyone who has experienced suspicious activities like this should call Verizon’s 24 x 7 Security Control Center at 1-800-997-3287.

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Re: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

Maybe a desk job is not so bad after all.

On Sunday, February 28, 2016, 'Megan' via LAKS advanced <upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com> wrote:

If the McEwans were fishermen, this is where they would work. ;)

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Subject: Re: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

So why are the boats coming back to harbor through those conditions on an ebb tide?

-rl

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Your next fishing trip?

Eric Colbert <ericolbert@aol.com>: Feb 27 02:32PM -0500

.......It is the same situation in Ocean Shores to the entrance to Grays
Harbor Washington.

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Re: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

If the McEwans were fishermen, this is where they would work. ;)

From: Randall Lutter <rwlutter@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

So why are the boats coming back to harbor through those conditions on an ebb tide?

-rl

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Eric Colbert <ericolbert@aol.com>: Feb 27 02:32PM -0500

.......It is the same situation in Ocean Shores to the entrance to Grays
Harbor Washington.

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RE: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

I found these interesting

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/7/3/1220882/-Crossing-the-Columbia-River-Bar

and this

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/steering-ships-through-a-treacherous-waterway-45259458/?no-ist

From: upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com [mailto:upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Stephen MacDonald
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There must be a time constraint on receiving a certain price for their catch. Schedules for air freight to Asia or East Coast or even just land freight South.

In Prince Edward Island, tuna are flown to Japan the morning after they are landed. Amazing to imagine the price differential between fresh and frozen is worth your life!

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So why are the boats coming back to harbor through those conditions on an ebb tide?
-rl

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Re: cheat_training_group Abridged summary of upper_yough_training_group@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic

There must be a time constraint on receiving a certain price for their catch. Schedules for air freight to Asia or East Coast or even just land freight South.

In Prince Edward Island, tuna are flown to Japan the morning after they are landed. Amazing to imagine the price differential between fresh and frozen is worth your life!

Sent from my iPhone

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So why are the boats coming back to harbor through those conditions on an ebb tide?

-rl

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[WardFive] FW: FYI: Free Resume Writing and Interview Skills Course

Ward 5 neighbors, please see attached and share with anyone else who may be interested.

Thank you,

Adam

Adam Roberts
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, 5D03

Chairperson, ANC 5D
Mobile: (202) 759-4382
Twitter: @adamroberts_1

Subject: FYI: Free Resume Writing and Interview Skills Course

Hello,

The District Department of Human Resources and the Department of Parks and Recreation have teamed up to expand DCHR’s free skills classes for DC residents. Join DCHR and DPR for a free Resume Writing and Interview Skills course. Participants will learn valuable interview tips and how to create an eye-catching resume. In addition, participants will receive information about other resources and programs offered by DCHR. See the attached for locations, dates and times.

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Community Engagement Coordinator

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441 4^th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20001

Desk:202-727-1613

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Email:Chris.tobias@dc.gov

Learn the basics of life-saving hands only CPR in 20 minutes. Visit the DC FEMS Hands on Hearts campaign at http://handsonhearts.dc.gov to sign up for existing classes or email hands.onhearts@dc.gov to schedule a class for your office or organization.

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So why are the boats coming back to harbor through those conditions on an ebb tide?

-rl

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Harbor Washington.

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Saturday, 27 February 2016

cheat_training_group Fwd: Your next fishing trip?

.......It is the same situation in Ocean Shores to the entrance to Grays
Harbor Washington.

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> Hang On ! This video is of commercial fishing boats re-

> turning from fishing off the coast of Washington & Oregon.
> They are crossing the Columbia Bar, which is the site the
> Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. This
> is designated as one of the most dangerous ports of entry
> anywhere in the world. There are at least eight to 10 deaths
> per year with people trying to get in or out in boats that
> are not made for this kind of severe beating - the kind you
> will see these boats going through. These
> boats are self-righting, have a super low center of gravity,
> sealed engine compartments, basically bullet proof glass
> windows, double steel hulls. Well, you get the
> idea. They
> are commercial shrimp and fishing boats. The Coast Guard
> has
> closed it to any other boats due to waves of 35 to 45 feet.
> It is quite a sight to see. Watch the You-tube video and
> determine if you would like to have been a crew member
> on either of these two vessels. Columbia
> River bar - let's go fishing !
>
> http://www.youtube.com/embed/ByGSMmenPDM?rel=0

Friday, 26 February 2016

[WardFive] FW: Urgent: Defend Congress Heights! Protest on March 9

FYI.

Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2016 15:59:50 +0000
From: eugene@justicefirst.org
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Subject: Urgent: Defend Congress Heights! Protest on March 9

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Dear Theodora,

Following our very successful night at the D.C. Council, we need to send a strong message to the slumlords Sanford Capital, Geoff Griffis and their friends in the Mayor's office. They are intent on trying to wait us out. They think if they just stall long enough we will all go away and their corrupt deal can continue. The District government admitted at the hearing it has the power to help, but under questioning refused to say why they won't. It's obvious: they want to protect the corrupt deal for the Mayor and her cronies. Sanford Capital is abusing the legal process to avoid real responsibility for the slum conditions they perpetuate.

The question for us is very simple: Are we going to let them get away with this? At Justice First, we say no!

Justice First, along with the tenants at the Congress Heights buildings, are calling for a mass rally at the properties on Wednesday, March 9th. We need a big turnout so the District, slumlords and developers know we mean business! We need everyone who believes the District shouldn't help slumlords or displace low-income Black residents to come out March 9th. Together we can show that justice is a priority and that District residents aren't afraid to do what it takes to get it. RSVP here so we know you are coming!

Protest to Defend Congress Heights
Wednesday, March 9
7:00 pm
Gather at Congress Heights Metro Station (Green Line)
(RSVP Here)

On to March 9th!

Eugene Puryear

Director of Field Operations
Justice First

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Thursday, 25 February 2016

[WardFive] FACT SHEET: White House Announces New Summer Opportunity Project

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FACT SHEET: White House Announces New Summer Opportunity Project

The Summer Opportunity Project will give young people access to their 'First Job,' and encourage investment in programs supporting summer meals and learning.

"Let's make sure every young person knows that in America, we're all committed to helping them achieve their dreams."

-President Barack Obama

Summer is a critical time for young people, and for many young Americans, it is also a crucial time to look for a first job-an important step in building skills and experiences for their future. Yet for a young person looking to start off in the workforce, the prospect of finding a job with a blank resume, limited education, and no meaningful connections to employers can be daunting. A study found that last summer nearly 46 percent of youth who applied for summer jobs were turned down. The summer "opportunity gap" can contribute to gaps in achievement, employment, and college and career success, particularly for low-income students who lose access to critical supports that keep them safe, healthy and engaged during the school year. Summer opportunities have been shown to divert youth from criminal involvement and reduce overall violence, and they also offer a chance for young people to get their first exposure to the workplace and build financial skills that they can build on throughout their lives. But these benefits are only possible if young people can find those opportunities.

To meet this challenge, state and local leaders, community-based organizations, private sector leaders, philanthropic leaders, schools and other youth-serving agencies are coming together to create a set of supports that enable strong transitions from school year to school year and from high school to college and to create careers by implementing and spreading proven interventions. The Summer Opportunity Project is a multi-agency effort in partnership with the National Summer Learning Association and other collaborators to provide support to communities. The Project aims to significantly increase the percentage of youth in evidence-based summer opportunity programs, decrease the percentage of youth experiencing violence over the summer, and-more broadly-make sure that young Americans have the support they need to get their first job.

Research shows that Black and Hispanic teenage boys lag behind their peers in summer employment and year-round jobs. This employment gap broadens as young men get older, making them the highest percentage of the nearly seven million youth 16-24 disconnected from school and work. That's why the President's My Brother's Keeper Task Force recommended to the President in May of 2014 strengthening the case for summer youth employment and launching a cross-sector campaign to reduce summer learning loss and increase the number of job and internship opportunities for all young people. Today's announcement builds on the Task Force's commitment to this critical issue, and will engage the more than 200 communities that have accepted the My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge and scores of cross-sector organizations working to expand opportunity for all young people.

The Summer Opportunity Project will be launched tomorrow at a White House Summer Opportunity workshop and Champions of Change event that highlights local leaders making a difference in this space and brings together key stakeholders from around the country to share best practices and collaborate on future plans.

Key Efforts Launching at Friday's Event in Support of the Project Include:

Private Sector Commitments

* LinkedIn Small and Medium Business Engagement Tool. LinkedIn, the world's largest professional network on the Internet, will connect millions of small and medium sized business leaders with local and state organizations to help young people, including those who are not in school or working, access summer jobs in 72 cities. LinkedIn will also amplify the importance of summer jobs with a content series featuring top business influencers, beginning with the President's LinkedIn Influencer post this morning on the topic of "My First Job."

* The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) Best Practice Network. NSLA is focused on closing the achievement gap by increasing access to high-quality summer opportunities for youth. NSLA has committed to creating a national best practices knowledge base and network that equips cities, towns and counties to provide summer learning, meal and job opportunities to all children and youth who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. NSLA will convene campaign communities multiple times per year, provide technical assistance, broker resources, generate public awareness through events like National Summer Learning Day on July 14, and advocate for supportive policies.

* New Higher Achievement Centers. Higher Achievement, a year-round, multi-year academic mentoring program for underserved middle school students in the 5th-8th grade, commits to the following activities this summer to close the achievement gap in Baltimore, DC, Pittsburgh, and Richmond: open five new Achievement Centers that are funded by the Department of Education's Investing in Innovation (i3) grant, connect high school alumni to professional internships, bring 1200+ middle school students on college visits, and begin updating summer curricula to more closely align to Common Core State Standards.

* LRNG Platform and Playlists Available For All Cities. LRNG, an initiative of Collective Shift, is bringing together city leaders, businesses, schools, and community institutions such as libraries and museums to transform how young people access and experience learning, and the paths they can take to success. This summer, LRNG is offering to Summer Jobs programs across the country its national digital platform and a set of LRNG Playlists and Badges that connect young people to learning opportunities like Job Readiness, Financial Literacy, and Civic Tech.

Federal Agency Commitments

* Summer Opportunity Federal Resource Guide. Tomorrow, the Administration and NSLA will release a new Federal Resource Guide to make it easier for local governments and non-profits to identify, navigate, and use Federal programs to support summer programming. This is part of a broad effort to improve how the Federal government partners with local communities, recognizing the multifaceted nature of challenges at the local level and the opportunity to build local capacity to benefit from Federal funding and technical assistance.

* $15 Million from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to Help Youth Who Serve Their Communities Pay for College. CNCS - the Federal agency that engages millions of Americans in service and in developing community solutions-has committed up to $15 million in existing Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards over the next three years to launch Summer Opportunity AmeriCorps. CNCS is collaborating with the National Summer Learning Association, other organizations, mayors, nonprofits, and other partners to develop service and service-learning projects that will enable up to 20,000 youth to gain new skills and earn money for college.

* Department of Labor Summer Jobs and Beyond Grant Competition. Earlier this month, the Department of Labor launched a $20 million grant competition that will be awarded to approximately 10 communities for innovative approaches that provide young people with summer and year-round jobs and connect them to career pathways. The application process closes on March 25, 2016, and funding opportunity may be found here.

* Summer Block Parties. This June, communities around the country will host summer block parties to engage youth, families, businesses, and community leaders around making this summer active, healthy, safe and productive. The White House will lead a national effort with local leaders and Department of Education, National Summer Learning Association, Ultimate Block Party, the Association of Children's Museums and Civic Nation for these events.

* Department of Education Summer Learning Portal. Through its 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, ED is launching a Summer Learning Portal with access to additional resources and tools to help design and implement effective summer learning programs. This forum includes creative ideas, such as aligning summer programming with resources and activities from the National Park Service to learn about the great outdoors, creating summer reading programs, visiting museums, and participating in summer community events. The portal is available HERE.

* Open eBooks. Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated the launch of the Open eBooks App, a project that the President highlighted last spring <https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/04/30/fact-sheet-spreading-joy-reading-more-children-and-young-adults> , by releasing a video to spread the word about this resource that will be a passport to a world of learning and opportunity during summer and the school year for millions of America's kids. The app will deliver over $250 million of reading material to students who need it most. Open eBooks was created by a breakthrough coalition of literacy, library, publishing and technology partners who worked together over the past year to make the initiative possible. Open eBook's partners -- Digital Public Library of America, First Book, and The New York Public Library with content support from digital books distributor Baker & Taylor -- created the app, curated the eBook collection, and developed a system for distribution and use. They received support for the app development from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and content contributions from ten major publishers.

Commitments from Cities to Expand and Improve Summer Programs

* Los Angeles, CA. This month, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new goal to hire 15,000 young people in 2016 through his Hire L.A.'s Youth program, a 6-week, part-time summer jobs program designed for youth between the ages of 14 and 24 years old, who live in the City of Los Angeles, are low-income, and have a legal right to work. Hire L.A.'s Youth targets youth from families receiving CalWORKs public assistance (known at the federal level as the Department of Health and Human Services' Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), as well as foster youth, youth on probation, and homeless youth.

* Seattle, WA. This summer, Mayor Ed Murray is leading an effort with Seattle Public Schools and School's Out Washington to reach more than 15,000 youth with summer jobs, learning, meals, enrichment and reading. Seattle is committed to doubling the number of summer jobs to 4,000. The City of Seattle will also serve about 5,000 children over 200,000 meals. The Families and Education Levy, administered by the City's Office for Education, will invest in 23 summer learning programs for 2,000 students, and Seattle Public Schools will serve more than 5,000 students with high-quality summer programming.

* Charlotte, NC. As a result of a partnership between Mayor Jennifer Roberts and Microsoft's Charlotte campus, DigiGirlz and DigiGuyz High Tech Summer Camps will provide exposure to career fields in technology to as many as 300 students. Charlotte will offer more than 360 paid internships and more than 4,000 career exploration opportunities for underprivileged youth.

Each of these cities has prioritized efforts to support youth entering the workforce as part of their My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge initiative.

Investments in the President's FY 2017 Budget

President Obama's 'First Job' funding proposal <https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/02/04/fact-sheet-president-obama-proposes-new-first-job-funding-connect-young> to connect young Americans with jobs and skills training to start their careers & Summer EBT proposal to ensure low income children have year round access to the food they need to learn and grow.

While our new efforts will be crucial to supporting more at-risk youth over the summer, reaching the scale needed to create opportunities for all at-risk young Americans will require significant new investments at the federal level.

The President's FY 2017 Budget includes nearly $6 billion in new funding to help more than 1 million young people gain the work experience, skills, and networks that come from having a first job. On February 4, the White House and the Departments of Labor and Education announced the details of that plan, including nearly doubling last year's budget request for supporting young people who are out of school and work.

Major investments of this plan include:

* A New $5.5 Billion Proposal to Open Doors to a First Job. The President's Budget will propose new investments - nearly double last year's request - to connect more than 1 million young people to first jobs over the summer and year-round. It would also create a new $2 billion competitive grant program designed to re-connect disconnected youth to educational and workforce pathways. DOL will work with Treasury to ensure that young people participating in these programs have access to safe and appropriate financial products and accounts.

* New Proposed Investments to Give More Americans Skills for In-Demand Jobs. The President is also proposing in his Budget $3 billion to create an American Talent Compact that would expand talent pipelines in over 50 regions to fill open jobs and attract new jobs from overseas; a $500 million Workforce Data Science and Innovation Fund to create dynamic data sets on jobs, skills, and training to help training providers and workers keep pace with rapidly changing job needs; and a $2 billion Apprenticeship Training Fund.

* $12 Billion to Provide Summer Meals through Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children. Only a fraction of the 22 million children that receive free and reduced price meals during the school year are able to access such meals when school is out of session. The FY2017 Budget invests $12 billion over ten years to reduce child hunger during the summer through a permanent Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) for Children program to provide supplemental food benefits during the summer months to all families with children eligible for free and reduced price school meals. Rigorous evaluations of Summer EBT pilots have shown the program effectively reduces food insecurity and improves nutrition.

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David Johns

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